Hunting seasons and regulations
Find out how and when to hunt legally in Washington State.
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Summary of hunting seasons
Season summaries for hunting throughout Washington State.
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Hunt Planner Webmap
Explore hunting regulations data and plan your hunt with this browser-based web app.
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Big Game
See rules for hunting deer, elk, black bear, cougar, mountain goat, and more.
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Game Bird and Small Game Regulations
This regulation pamphlet details rules for Game Birds and Small Game.
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2024 Spring Turkey Pamphlet cover photo contest
We’re looking for beautiful photos for next year’s Spring Turkey Hunting Rules and Regulations pamphlet. Send us your photos for a chance to win!
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2023 Spring Season Wild Turkey Hunting Regulation Pamphlet
Seasons and regulations for the 2023 spring wild turkey hunts. Effective April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024.
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Trapping
Rules, seasons and reporting requirements for trapping beaver, bobcat, marten, mink, raccoon, and more.
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Reporting your harvest
All hunters are required to submit a hunter report, even if they didn't hunt.
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Falconry
Falconry is the art of training raptors to hunt small game and birds in cooperation with a human.
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Hunting season setting and rulemaking
View and comment on hunting rulemaking proposals.
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Hunting season setting timeline
Learn about the steps involved in the hunting season-setting process at WDFW.
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Hunting licenses
Ready to head into the field? Find the hunting license that's right for you.